Lobalita

W William Boudreau 16 reviews · Local Guide 28 August 2026

Had the mushroom quesadilla with mole. I’m from SoCal, and I must say, hands down, the BEST mole I have ever had. Out of this world. Mushroom quesadilla was 9.5/10. Mole is off the charts. I’m blown away. Phenomenal.

A Aaron K 40 reviews · Local Guide 27 July 2026

Lobalita is a new Mexican spot in the Marina that took over the old Tipsy Pig space, so the interior is naturally very spacious and comes with the added bonus of a large, sunny back patio. Seating is self-serve, so we grabbed a table outside to enjoy the nice weather, and our server was prompt with menus, water, and service throughout the meal. Overall this is more of a 3.5 out of 5 but rounding up for the friendly staff and ambience provided by the lovely back patio. Their cocktail menu looked pretty interesting, and the drinks we ordered were all tasty, clean, and beautifully presented with really vibrant colors. We also started with the seven layer dip, which had a good overall combination of flavors, though I found the bottom layer of pimiento cheese a little strange and not very easy to scoop from the bottom. The chips were crunchy and tasty, but the ratio of chips to dip felt a bit off. We also shared a couple appetizers. The shrimp aguachile was a big miss for me since it had none of the acidity or spice I associate with aguachile and was instead drowning in an overly sweet mango salsa. The cochinita cakes were more interesting, though I was surprised by the texture since the menu made it sound like a crispy rice patty, but it was actually more like an arancini with its soft, creamy rice center fried into a cake shape. The flavors were pretty good though likewise not something I would order again. For mains, our table ordered a variety of tacos and enchiladas. The shells in the crispy tacos had an excellent crunch, and the halibut in the Baja taco was flaky, moist, and encased in a really flavorful, well-seasoned batter. The duck carnitas in the patito was tasty and slightly smoky, though I did not enjoy the fig jam pairing since it pushed the dish too far into sweet territory for my taste. It definitely needed to dial down the sweetness and add some acid to better balance the flavors. We finished with the churros, which were absolutely a highlight. They were fried to perfection with a great balance of salt and sugar, and the coffee crema and caramel dipping sauces were absolutely delicious. Overall, this is a fun place to hang out, enjoy the weather, and have a few drinks and bites with friends. I would not necessarily seek it out for a serious meal, since the execution is a bit hit or miss and the menu leans pretty heavily into sweetness with very little spice or acid, which was a little disappointing given how those are hallmark flavors to Mexican food.

F FIFA Chu 11 reviews · Local Guide 7 April 2026

Fun bar with good drinks in the Marina! They had around 10 cocktails and a small food menu at reasonable prices. Great service quickly and was great at checking in. The indoor area is pretty big, with some open/bartop space up front, and even has a back patio!

I Ian D 15 reviews 27 March 2026

Little bummed by the happy hour bar vibe to it. No hostess with open seating as an intentional vibe. Didn’t like that. The menu is very small with no real entrees besides two enchiladas. Two tortas are the feature of the menu but it’s not really enough food. Was really hoping this restaurant would have a bigger menu and be a great dinner spot since Mamacitas left years ago. Seating is tight and it doesn’t feel like they want you to show up to actually have a real dinner. But I guess drinks is where they make money. Unfortunate because we already have bar darling and campus nearby and the other restaurants in the Marina are all tacos and pizza.

C Cedric C 20 reviews · Local Guide 26 March 2026

Great spot for a bit & drinks. The menu (food & drinks) just go revamp and taste delicious.. full Bar, Outdoor patio or tables, just make your choice . That you’re going for a date or with a group of friends, you’ll go sure have a great time.